Ecole André Chénier

The school prioritizes the well-being and belonging of every student. The well-being framework centers on living well together at school, reflecting a culture of respect and inclusion. The health service provides a welcoming space where students can be heard and receive support. Students are engaged in school life and participate in activities that foster social and emotional development. Staff support students' social-emotional needs through dedicated services, including access to a school nurse and a part-time psychologist.

The school provides inclusive education with formal supports for students with special educational needs. Students with special needs have Personalised Schooling Projects (PPS), Plans d'Accompagnement Personnalisé (PAP), and Projets d'Accueil Individualisé (PAI). The school has a dedicated specialist teacher (Mme Vidal) and a part-time school psychologist; the staff also coordinates with a school nurse for health documentation. The program covers multiple levels across the primary cycle (MS to CM2) with tailored supports.

English is taught as part of a plurilingual program alongside French and Arabic. In the maternelle and CP, English is taught as EMILE for 1 hour plus 30 minutes of teacher instruction; Arabic is taught 3 hours daily. From CE1 to CM2, English is 1 hour EMILE plus 1 hour 30 minutes teacher instruction; Arabic remains 3 hours. There is a reinforced pathway (Parcours renforcé) and an Arabic-dedicated international section (Section internationale) offering 5 hours of Arabic. By the end of the primary cycle, students reach CECRL levels A1 to A2; those on the international track may have additional opportunities. For more details, contact the school to learn about individualized plurilingual support.

The health service provides a welcoming space for student care and listening. The school prioritizes quality of life at school as a core part of its educational project. Mental wellbeing is supported by a school nurse and a part-time psychologist. A psychologist and a nurse have contributed to sessions addressing emotions and screen-time, for example during a dedicated week on screen use. The school offers ongoing mental health resources to support students' emotional health.

Safeguarding and child protection are central to school policy; the council addresses child protection in school and extracurricular settings, including measures against all forms of violence and discrimination, notably harassment. The council oversees safety protocols such as fire evacuations and intrusion exercises, with positive results. Since returning to school after holidays, police presence near the school has been reinforced and access is controlled; visitors must have appointments and be identified. Regulations and charters govern school life and are publicly shared; minutes of the council meetings are published on the school's site. The aim is to ensure a safe learning environment for all students.